Unless you've been living under a rock somewhere, you already know about the spectacular Dorothea Tanning exhibition at Tate Modern. But here are a couple of other Surrealist shows in the UK this summer that might have slipped under your radar.
A Mysterious Surrealist-Alchemical Tarot Deck From Prague
Thanks to a gift of a thoughtful friend, I'm now the proud owner of a new tarot deck.
The proud and baffled owner.
Davey Williams
I was sad to hear this weekend of the untimely death of Davey Williams. Davey Williams was a pioneering musical improvisor, and a vital player (in every sense of the word) on the Surrealist scene in Alabama. As well as being a hugely important figure in the worldwide Surrealist movement, he was clearly also a … Continue reading Davey Williams
Jan Švankmajer, Alchemist Of Prague
Do I have to spell it out? GET THIS BOOK.
Ithell Colquhoun, Magician And/Or Surrealist
A towering figure at the fulcrum between Surrealism and occultism.
